Autonomous Robotics Engineer - Industrial Sorting

CPG Sorting Technologies; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

CPG Sorting Technologies, part of CP Group, is seeking a Robotics Engineer to design, test, deploy, and improve autonomous robotic systems for the Material Recovery Facility industry. This on-site, full-time role is based in the San Diego area and requires ownership from concept to deployment.

You will work with ROS2, C++, Python, SLAM, localization, and sensor integration, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, safe automation solutions and robust documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in robotics, software engineering, EE, CE, mechatronics, or related field.
• Two years minimum developing robotics or autonomous systems.
• Proficiency with ROS2, C++, and Python.
• Knowledge of SLAM, localization, path planning, motion control, machine vision, and sensor integration.
• Experience with embedded software/firmware.
• Experience with modern version-control practices.
• Strong engineering judgment, attention to detail, and documentation skills.
• Ability to travel periodically for testing, commissioning, and field support.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and maintain robotic software and control systems for autonomous industrial equipment.
• Develop navigation, localization, SLAM, motion-planning, motion-control, and machine-vision algorithms.
• Develop and optimize software using ROS2, C++, Python, and related development tools.
• Integrate LiDAR, cameras, IMUs, GPS, industrial sensors, embedded systems, and NVIDIA or comparable computing platforms.
• Support hardware and software interfaces, simulation, containerized deployment, and system diagnostics.
• Collaborate with Electrical, Mechanical, Software, Manufacturing, and R&D teams.
• Participate in concept development, prototyping, validation, FAT, deployment, commissioning, and continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues during development and field installations.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, backups, and deployment procedures.
• Research and recommend technologies that improve performance, reliability, safety, and maintainability.
• Recommend improvements to platforms, sensors, algorithms, and deployment processes.
• Stop or elevate testing and deployment activities when safety or integrity may be at risk.

Skills

ROS2

C++

Python

SLAM

Localization

Path planning

Motion control

Machine vision

Sensor integration

Embedded software

Version control

Team collaboration

Travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Docker

NVIDIA platforms

Git

Job description

CPG Sorting Technologies, part of CP Group, is seeking a Robotics Engineer to design, test, deploy, and improve autonomous robotic systems for the Material Recovery Facility industry. This on-site, full-time role is based in the San Diego area and requires ownership from concept to deployment.

You will work with ROS2, C++, Python, SLAM, localization, and sensor integration, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, safe automation solutions and robust documentation.